There is never a frenzy in the absence of Rob Gronkowski. Several factors contribute to his popularity remaining at an all-time high. The former NFL tight end is now working in sports media. Then he sent out a tweet that sent his fans into a frenzy. Moreover, if anyone intends to pursue Gronk for a return, he has an uncanny request. However, NFL fans are split about his ruling.

The Rob Gronkowski return saga took an unexpected turn after the ex-NFL tight end tweeted about being bored. While it was a marketing tactic, the athlete kept one requirement in mind, just in case any team was interested in having him on deck.

Gronk wants number 69!

While speaking to Kay Adams in the Up and Adams Show, Rob Gronkowski mentioned, “If I come back, I could be no. 69 and check in eligible every play, where the referee would have to go over the microphone and say, ‘no. 69 is eligible’ every single play.”

The NFL fans could not stop talking about it on Twitter.

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This user reminded how everyone deemed Odell Beckham Jr as childish after expressing his thoughts to just play in the postseason.

Another user claimed that Gronk’s joke does not make sense.

This user hailed Gronkowski as the pride of Williamsville, New York.

This user would be surprised if Gronk returned to compete, but he could be wrong.

Moreover, this user shared an Eric Cartman GIF, saying it is the lamest thing ever.

However, this user requested Gronk to grow up.

Another user wants Gronkowski for a Presidential run.

But this user saw it as an intelligent joke.

Gronk kept quite an interesting notion. But he was already in contact with one franchise.

Rob Gronkowski was in touch with his former franchise over a return

While Rob Gronkowski had a distinctive request for an NFL return, the discussions of an NFL return were running wild before that. The former NFL TE was in touch with his former franchise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, about a potential comeback.

According to Rick Stroud, the Buccaneers discussed potentially reuniting Rob Gronkowski with Tom Brady. The talks emerged around Thanksgiving. Gronk would return to help the struggling team reach the playoffs. The TE notified the franchise that he was working out and discussing various options. But Gronk, on the other hand, has decided to retire for the time being.

Will Gronk make another victorious comeback? It is open to scrutiny.

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